"...besides, there is no problem. There is just Phase Two. Recovery. A moving forward." (4)
This quote reveals the themes of the story, recovery and the affect of failure. At the start of this novel Conrad had just been out of the hospital for a month, where he was treated. He has just recovered "physically" from a suicidal attempt. His brother, Buck had just passed away about 1 ½ years ago in a boating accident. Conrad totally blamed himself for Buck's death because he was present and feels he did nothing to save his older brother. He carries a burden because of this mishap.
Conrad is trying to get his life back on track and he knows the road to recovery and maturity will be a difficult one. His struggle was to recover mental health. …
